How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

I really could use one these days but I dont know if there is a cut off point.

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

I was considering getting one today and i am 39w5d! I haven't heard of a cutoff, i just dont know if it's worth it because i will definitely have to be on my side. i dont think i would be comfortable laying on my belly even with the special pillows at this point.

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

I have not heard anything about a cut off either.

On your side with the pillows I found to be very comfortable!

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

I haven't heard of any cutoff. I'm 33 weeks and I'm going for one next week. I think your fine 'til the end (that is my completely unprofessional opinion).

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

I heard once that massages can bring on labor so some places would only do them during the second trimester, but this is 6 year old information.

I'm about ready to go for massage hoping it will bring on labor.

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

Im 32 weeks and I asked my dr last night and she said it was fine if I went.....Im going when i will be 33.5 weeks

Re: How late in your pregnancy is to late to go for a massage?

The place I'm going will not do them in the 1st trimester, but will do them up until you go into labor. My dr says that's fine. Places that do prenatal massages have tables w/ a hole in it for the preggo belly so you can lie on your stomach. Foot reflexology is the technique that can bring on labor- there's a pressure point somewhere on the foot.